Björn, already a winner in Qatar, Scotland and Switzerland this season, turned in a brilliant 31 highlighted by a ten foot birdie putt at the 17th and picked up further shots at the second and third.

“I played nicely early on and rolled in a few good putts,” said Björn, who at seventh on The Race to Dubai is in line for a sizeable chunk of the $7,500,000 bonus pool. “It got a bit scruffy towards the end.”

Maybin chipped in at the 17th for one of eight birdies and the 31 year old is hoping to draw inspiration from the success of his compatriots.

Michael Hoey became the latest Ulsterman to enter the winner’s circle at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship two weeks ago, following the Major victories of Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke in the last 18 months.

“Obviously there’s a boom at the minute especially with Michael getting a great win at the Dunhill,” said Maybin, who at 110th on The Race to Dubai still has work to do to secure his card for next season.

“Someone tells me it’s the Guinness, but it’s a good crop of players and they’re shining at the minute.”

Wiesberger finished fifth on home soil last month to secure his card for next season, and like Kingston he is now chasing a place in the field for Dubai.

“I hope to find a lot of greens this week and for the rest of the season and hole a couple of putts and give myself a chance to get into Dubai,” he said.

Davies and Khan’s rounds were all the more impressive given they came in the afternoon session once the breeze was up, and both men had eagles on their cards.

Former BMW PGA Championship winner Khan holed a lob wedge for a two at the fourth, while Davies sunk a 25 foot putt at the penultimate hole.